The Humane Society of North Iowa is a fun and rewarding place to work! If you are a compassionate person who loves animals, this just might be the place for you! If you are interested in one of our positions, please apply in person at our shelter:

Job Title: Customer Service Assistant

Reports to: Shelter Manager, Executive Director

Qualifications: Seeking friendly, outgoing personality to assist customers, volunteers, and potential adopters at the Humane Society of North Iowa animal shelter. Must be willing to work with the public and with animals. Basic computer knowledge a plus. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be 18 to apply.

Education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.

Working conditions: Fast-paced environment. Working with the public and animals is required. Noise level in work environment may be loud, lifting up to 40 pounds or more may be required.

Educating the public about our procedures and philosophies and increasing general awareness of animal issues

Presenting animals to the public and assisting in adoption process

Answering the telephone and covering the front desk

Assisting with record keeping as directed

Exercising and caring for shelter animals; reporting any medical or behavioral concerns

Providing direct animal care including grooming, bathing, or administering medications as needed or as directed

Assisting in transporting animals to and from veterinarian’s office

Cleaning animal and shelter areas on an as needed basis

Picking up and organizing food, medical supplies, and shelter supplies

Filling in for kennel staff as needed

Performing other duties as directed

Maintaining professional and ethical standards in all shelter affairs including confidentiality and positive communication skills.

Adhering to all policies adopted by the Board of Directors

Job Title: Kennel Worker (Weekday and weekend shifts!)

Reports to: Kennel Manager and Shelter Manager

Qualifications: Willing and able to work directly with shelter animals; basic math, reading, writing and oral communication skills; able to read and comprehend simple instructions; able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions; able to work well without direct supervision.

Working conditions: Working directly with dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals. Noise level in work environment is loud, working in inclement weather is required, lifting up to 50 pounds or more is required, regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or kneel, manual labor is required.

Employees Supervised: none

Position summary:

Responsible for the general care and monitoring of the animals in the care of the Humane Society of North Iowa within the guidelines set by the Board of Directors

Hours: Various shifts

Duties:

Care of animals: feeds and water shelter animals, exercise and socialize the animals

Name: CassieAdopted: 2013Update from owner: Cassie (on the right)and ber buddy Sampson get along great and love going for walks. All one has to say is "park" or "walk" and Cassie is barking already.

We noticed that Cassie must not have had to go up or down steps before getting here as the first time I went downstairs she just stood up on top and looked down. I grabbed her and put her down in the middle of the steps and she still didn't know what to do. I finally was able to get her to go up the steps but it took a couple days to get her to go down the steps. Even today when she goes down or up she hugs along the wall and this is the only thing she does that she can't do faster than Sampson, she is one fast girl for a near 10 year old.

We really enjoy her, she is such a cuddler and once she does she just wants to stay and would do that all night if we let her. ...

Angels can show up in physical form, such as a stray animal who becomes a life-changing beloved pet, or a helpful stranger who suddenly appears and then disappears without a trace. Has this ever happened to you?
"Be careful when entertaining strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." One of my favorite quotes from the book of Hebrews -- in modern language it means, "When you meet a stranger, be courteous, as you might be meeting an angel."
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With Easter coming up, we would like everyone to remember that this is a terrible time of year for bunnies and chicks.
We have two rabbits in The Denver Dog household that are now almost 10 years old. (Yes, they can live that long!)
Please choose chocolate for your child if you don't want to make the 10 year commitment.

This is the pit bull pup that was found extremely emaciated and cold in Jan of 2014. After A LOT of diagnosis, it was discovered he was suffering a medical condition that didn't allow food the be swallowed and digested properly. He underwent surgery to correct this condition, was adopted soon after and now lives a normal happy and healthy life with his family!